Supreme Court Declines Cohen's Case: A Political Drama Continues

The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Michael Cohen's lawsuit against former President Donald Trump and federal officials. Cohen alleged that his 2020 imprisonment was retaliation for his critical book about Trump. The court's decision follows lower court dismissals, limiting Cohen's bid for damages.

The U.S. Supreme Court has chosen not to hear the appeal brought by Michael Cohen, former lawyer to Donald Trump, in his lawsuit against Trump and various federal officials. Cohen accused them of violating his rights by imprisoning him in 2020 as retribution for writing a book critical of Trump.

Originally sentenced in 2018, Cohen's imprisonment was challenged after his release in 2020 was quickly reversed following his plans to publish a book and speak publicly. The court's rejection is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for Cohen, as lower courts dismissed similar claims.

The dismissal underscores the Supreme Court's current conservative stance on matters involving federal officials' personal liabilities, especially under rulings like Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents, as increasingly restrictive interpretations have prevailed in recent years.

(With inputs from agencies.)